Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache print by Jim Dine. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drypoint print with gouache additions, created by American artist Jim Dine in 1961 as part of a portfolio of ten.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a pair of open mouths with exaggerated teeth, accompanied by the handwritten word 'TEETH...'. The image combines simple, bold forms with a sense of unease or tension.
Technique & Style
Dine employed a mix of line work and flat color to achieve a straightforward yet unsettling effect, giving the impression of a rapid sketch or idea rather than a fully resolved image.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Dine's diverse practice across various mediums, including printmaking, painting, drawing, sculpture, and photography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Dine (born June 16, 1935) is an American visual artist. Dine's work includes painting, drawing, printmaking (in many forms including lithographs, etchings, gravure, intaglio, woodcuts, letterpress, and linocuts),…
